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Final rush gets fair attendance to No. 3 all time
Big numbers in the final two days helped the 2011 Minnesota State Fair become the third-best-attended State Fair. Updated: Sep. 6, 2011 - 07:28 PM
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FairCam: Live views of the State Fair
What's it like on the state fairgrounds at this moment? Check out our FairCam to get a live taste of the weather, crowds and buzz.
Full story Full storyUpdated: Aug. 26, 2011 - 06:30 AM
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James Lileks: 'Doody' duty? Be sure to thank the fair shovelers
Who has the worst job at the fair? I DO! you say, citing the finite capacity of the human stomach. That doesn't count. You're a volunteer. Let's talk about actual professions.
Full story Full storyUpdated: Sep. 5, 2011 - 07:25 AM
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James Lileks: State Fair karaoke is for everyone
The Giant Sing-along at the State Fair is for everyone who ever wanted to do karaoke but couldn't do it alone.
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Updated: Aug. 31, 2011 - 08:49 PM
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James Lileks: Tree sculptures stand the test of time
Though many State Fair attractions come and go more than 40 tree sculptures remain all-year around on the fairgrounds.
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Updated: Sep. 29, 2011 - 10:44 AM
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James Lileks: It was a great day at the Fair?
A few days before the gates open, the Fairgrounds are curiously underpopulated. Will they get everything up in time? (Spoiler: of course.) Bonus Fair tease: learn about Minneseota's Newest Nightmare! (It's not another recount.)
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Updated: Sep. 29, 2011 - 10:44 AM
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State Fair opening day tradition
Many people were eager to continue the tradition of attending opening day at the Minnesota State Fair.
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Updated: Oct. 3, 2011 - 04:59 PM
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For State Fair, 60 tons of cheese curds from 1 dairy
Where do cheese curds come from? It begins on farms and involves traditional cheesemaking practices with modern technology, ending in a stroke of logistical genius in the State Fair's Food Building.
Full story Full storyUpdated: Aug. 23, 2011 - 09:19 AM
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The grandstand: Who's there and when
This year's lineup includes classic and modern rock, veteran country stars, a Latin superstar -- and a made-for-TV boy band.
Full story Full storyUpdated: Aug. 24, 2011 - 07:14 AM
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All is fair in love if you love the fair
If you adore our home-grown get-together as much as this couple do, you can even get married there (in pickle hats).
Full story Full storyUpdated: Oct. 4, 2011 - 02:58 PM
state fair schedule
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Monday, Sept. 5: Kids and Last Chance Day
Kids (5-12) admitted for $7. All-day discounts on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides, games and concessions. Many merchandise and food vendors offer Last Chance bargains all day. Barns close for the day at 3 p.m.
Full story Full storyUpdated: Sep. 9, 2011 - 10:01 AM
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Minnesota freed from 'No Child Left Behind' sanctions
Schools still will have to show academic growth in individual students, a shrinking achievement gap between middle-class white students and their classmates and a high graduation rate.
Full story Full storyUpdated: Feb. 9, 2012 - 09:43 PM
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Racism ads drive some into a rage
Billboard campaign aims to foster a community dialogue, but hundreds of Duluth's white residents have complained that the campaign's kick-off images and messages are offensive.
Full story Full storyUpdated: Feb. 9, 2012 - 10:21 PM
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